Alice D. Chandler

Alice D. Chandler, 68, of Schenectady, died after a long illness on February 6, 2020. She was born on August 15, 1951, in Chadbourn, North Carolina, to the late Garfield and Alice Gause.

Alice moved to Albany, New York in 1970 where she met her husband Willie of nearly 50 years. She loved antique shopping, history and spent most of her free time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Willie L. Chandler of Schenectady, daughters Andrea Chandler of Schenectady, Betty Chandler of Washington, D.C., Regina Chandler of Washington, D.C., and Alison Chandler of Schenectady, Grandchildren; Anwar Nesbitt, Avani Nesbitt, and Tatiana Jackson all of Schenectady.

Alice also leaves behind eight brothers and three sisters, Alma R. Malloy of Folcroft, Pa., Gloria Gause of Raleigh, N.C. and Minister Wanda Cromartie (Dexter) of Hartford, Conn.; five brothers, Rudolph Gause, Marshall Gause, of Albany, Leon Gause of Colonie, James Gause of West Coxsackie, Russell Gause of Chadbourn, N.C.

In addition to her parents, She is predeceased by three brothers, Alfin Shabazz El and Equilla Gause both of Albany, NY, Wayne Gause of Chadbourn, NC; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Alice will take place February 13, 2020 from 11p-12p, with services at 12p at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park, Schenectady.